Amun's Karnak: Egypt's Greatest Temple

In this documentary, Tristan Hughes explores the Karnak Temple in Ancient Egypt, showing the power of the god Amun-Ra and the pharaohs who built this monumental religious sanctuary near ancient Thebes (modern Luxor). For over a thousand years, pharaohs from Senusret I and Hatshepsut to Seti I and Ramesses II left their mark, constructing vast structures like the iconic Hypostyle Hall and the Chappelle Rouge. The site was not only a centre for religious festivals but also a pharaonic notice board, used to promote military victories, such as the Battle of Kadesh, and display the oldest recorded peace treaty in history.

Guided by Tristan Hughes and Tayeb, the Director of Karnak Temples, the film deciphers the hieroglyphs and art that reveal the site's secrets. From the Macedonian king Philip Aridus III building a shrine at its heart to its later transformation into a Christian church, Karnak's legacy spans millennia. The journey uncovers overlooked details, the evolution of the deity Amun, and the enduring significance of this incredible complex, a place that continues to reveal the stories of ancient Egyptian rulers.

From Karnak: Decoding Egypt's Greatest Temple

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